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URSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1944. THE HERMISTON HERALD. HERMISTON. OREGON. Union Oil Company FUEL OILS UNION STOVE OIL — UNION BURNER OILS CALL 2751 FOR PORMPT DELIVERY George Harkenrider Hermiston, Oregon KHO NEWS ITEMS neral services for Mrs. Carl Lees held at Pendleton Saturday and 1 was at Nolin. Mrs. Lees died lesday at the Pendleton hospital a long illness. She resided at for 30 years on the Lees farm, iving are her husband, two thters, Josephine Burroughs of amento and Mary Sullivan of ide, a brother, Pete Snyder of Los ties, and three sisters, Mary Case Os Angeles, Leona Case, Portland, Margarita Dillman, of British mbia. Mrs. Lees was born in ce 72 years ago. Fred Cunha of Pendleton ad- ed a joint meeting of the Farm au and Echo-Stanfield home eco- es unit at the city hall Friday evening on "Women and the Law.” Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Meyers have moved to Portland where Mr. Meyers is employed as a Greyhound bus driv er from Portland to Eugene. They plan to remain there for the winter. Averill Meyers has been transferred to an army aviation school at Couer d’ Alene, Idaho, where he is taking training as a pilot. The lowest temperature of the win ter was recorded here Tuesday morn ing when the local weather station registered 14 above. The first sun shine for two weeks was experienced Monday. So far this winter there has been no snowfall sufficient to measure at the local station. Miss Clara Auclair, age 54, former Echo resident, died last week at her home in Imbler and funeral services were held at La Grande Friday. Miss Auclair lived for several years in Echo with her parents and moved to Union county in 1927 where she was a music teacher for years. Her death was unexpected as she was in good health at Christmas time when Echo friends received cards from her. She was born at Burlington, Vt. Surviv ing her are her mother, Rosanna, a sister Florence, and two brothers, Louis and Walter, all of whom live at Imbler. Ray Tolar’s car was stolen from in front of the theatre at Hermiston Sunday afternoon while Mrs. Tolar and the children were attending the show. The cashier saw two men, dressed as soldiers, drive away in the car, and Kenneth Coppinger saw them heading toward Pendleton at the junction east of Echo. The men pre viously tried to take Al Shaw’s car but he saw them and scared them out. Tolar’s gas ration book was in the car. No clue to the whereabouts of the auto had been found by Tuesday, although the theft was broadcast by state police Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Clifford Dewey and son are here from Portland to visit her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Westfall. Mr. Dewey is employed at the Portland shipyards. Kieth Middleton is now attending the army air corps gunners school at Buckley Field, Denver. He was in the hospital for a month but is now recovering satisfactorily. Mrs. Kenneth Bowman returned this week from a holiday visit with her parents in Montana. Richard Gronquist, who was athle tic coach in Echo school two years ago, is now stationed at a naval sta tion in San Diego. He was seen there recently by Rene Meyers, who is tak ing training for the navy. Harold Liesegang is now confined to the hospital at Camp Farragut with rheumatic fever. The doctor states that he will have to remain there for about two months. C. H. Esselstyn spent the first of the week in Portland on business. Mrs. Esselstyn has charge of the store during his absence. Peter McDonald was taken to Pen dleton Tuesday by E. J. Nieland and is expected to remain there until af ter the cold weather. Raymond Wright, formerly of Ec ho, is now here for a visit on furlough from a camp at Pomona, Calif. Lambing is to start at the Cunha ranches January 25. There are five bands of ewes to be cared for during that period at the home ranch and at Tony Cunha’s farm south of Echo. Mr. and Mrs. Guyles Lyons, who have resided in the Ebert cottage for the past two years, moved to Hermis ton Sunday. Mrs. Flora B. Malcolm was taken to Waitsburg, Wash., Tuesday and will probably remain there with her daughter. Mrs. Ralph Singer, until the weather moderates. Mrs. Mal colm has been ill for several months. Earl Middleton writes his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Middleton, that he is now a private in the army engineer corps stationed at Ft. Leon ard Wood, Mo. STONERS -=---- Always First TO No one undersells Stone’s! Compare . . . comparison proves that Stone’s prices are as low as the lowest—always. What’s more, that Stone’s are usually FIRST to make price reductions. And to that fact, add this . . . that Stone’s offer greater variety. Shop regularly at Stone’s and you’ll find that you SAVE MORE! SYRUP, quart Ivory Soap Sic Ivory Soap Maison Royal Imitation Flavored—for pancakes and waffles. bar 3 for 298 48c EGGS, dozen Rinso Strictly fresh, large size, Grade A eggs. FLOUR, sack package 236 71c Lux Toilet Sperry’s Prepared Pancake Flour . . . 9.8-pound bag. - BEANS, doz. cake 3 for 2 OC $1.50 ? Lifebuoy Clipper Brand green-cut beans ... in 19-ounce cans. BEANS, doz. 6c bar $2.25 cake 3 for 208 $ McGrath brand . . . your favorite green-cut beans. 28-ounce tins. BRING IN YOUR USED FATS—SAÏE AT LEAST A TABLESPOON A DAY Low Points! 15 pts. - Peas, Blue Heaven, sweet and tender, 20-oz. can - - - - 15 pts. - Peas, S & W Fancy, medium size, Or 20-oz. can - - - - 13 pts. - Corn, Minon, fancy cream style, Çr 20-oz. can - - - - 18 pts. - Asparagus, Covered Wagon, white tip, 19-oz. can - - - - 15 pts. - Tomatoes — Spo- kane Valley, 12c 1 » 1 BACON 4 Feints - Half or Whole Side - Derined HAMS 7 Points - Ready to Eat PORK ROAST 278 7 " Lb. 37 7 Lb. 2 1e Lb. 3 Points - Shoulder, Arm or Butt Cuts GROUND BEEF Lb. 27 Lb. 296 10 pts. - Pork & Beans, Den nison’s for quick lunches, 1512-oz. can 8 pts. - Raisins, Household, choice dried, 23 2-lb. pkg. 8 pts. - Prunes, large size, sugar ripe, 29c 2-lb. pkg. 1 pL - Oasis Juice, blended vegetable juices, 12-oz. can - • 30 pts. * Fruit Cocktail, Del Monte, 20, 12c • a Raviola, Valerio, prepared with tomato sauce 12 oz. ------ 22c $ Peanut Butter, Dennison, 6 Points - No Cereal PEANUT BUTTER Fresh - Bulk 2-lb. jar - - Peanut Butter, brand, 24 oz. - - - Diamond 42c Pickles, Libby’s Home style - - - 28c 136 No Points! LETTUCE Each 129 Large Firm Heads ORANGES 2 doz. 550 Small Size for Juice GREEN PEPPERS Lb. 196 Fine for Stuffing CARROTS Bunch 10. Lb. 19. New Crop California PAGE THREE YOUR PROTECTION is our JOB! You never really know the value of adequate automobile insurance until "after the accident”. If an accident strikes, your Farmers policy* goes swiftly and surely to work—assumes your financial loss—protects your interests. Safeguard your auto and your without insurance. ROY DUNCAN. AGENT Phone Stanfield 722 FARMERS AUTOMOBILI »wINSURANCI s—w. XX "National Stendere Nen-essessable Coverage. Eddie Liesegang writes that he to be promoted to staff sergeant next month. At present he is mess ser geant in a tank division and cooks for 78 men. Corp. Jack L. Teel writes that he has been transferred to Barksdale Field, Shreveport, La. He is in an aviation battalion of the army engi neers. BOARDMAN NEWS Mr. Eller, located on the Glen Car penter ranch, has employment on the Columbia River highway. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meinen and Ro- zella enjoyed Saturday evening with the Messengers. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Van Metre and family attended the funeral of his uncle at The Dalles Monday. Josephine Rands made a business trip to Pendleton Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Zerle Gillepsie shopped in Hermiston Friday. Glenda Case was a visitor at the Messengers Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ransier and daughter arrived this week from New York where Kenneth was recently given a medical discharge from the army. The Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Bechdolt Wednesday with a good crowd attending. The serving com mittee was Mrs. Bechdolt, Mrs. Skou- bo, Mrs. Warner and Mrs. Nickerson. Darlene Gilstrap has returned to school after a long illness following an appendectomy. There will be a basket social for the whole community on January 22 fol lowing the show. Mr. and Mrs. I. Skoubo have heard from their son Ralph who is a pilot in the U. S. army now stationed in England. He states that if any one tried to keep up with him it would be rather nerve racking. They have also heard from Ed in Australia. He states that he is well and has had word from Vernon Partlow who is also in that area. A shower will be held Friday after- noon at Van Metres for Mrs. Lee Pearson. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meinen, Cecil Hamilton. Paul Smith. Minnie Mc Farland and W. A. Baker went to Heppner on business Tuesday. A basketball game was played with Ione Friday night on the local floor. This was a very close and exciting game with Boardman coming out vic torious with a score of 25 to 28. Mrs. Cutler has returned home from the Walla Walla hospital where her daughter Thelma has been very ill with mastioditis. She is improved at this time. A new Juvenile Grange will be or ganized Saturday night by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wicklander. All those children interested in joining should be present with their dues and initia tion fees. Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Keivisko and baby are in Minnesota visiting his parents. Bernie has received a med ical discharge from the army. H. Hoffman has taken over the job of caretaker at the army camp. Jack Gorham has received word that some of the soldiers who left the camp here have arrived somewhere in England. Mrs. A. Hugg is in the Hermiston hospital with pneumonia. UMATILLA NEWS By Mri. Glenn Oetrom Mrs. Dean Newgard and Mrs. Oli ver McNabb returned home Sunday from The Dalles where they had been Rice, Watermaid, Blue Rose, 3 lb. pkg. - - Wax Paper, pink food wrap, 150-ft roll - Silk Toilet Tissue, 650-sheet rolls, 4 rolls • - - . Don't drive possessions. ------------------ '■ —I visiting a couple of days at the for mer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Baker. They drove home a new Olds mobile for the Newgards. Albert Presnell, who has been visit ing his parents, returned to his home in Lewiston before being inducted in to the army. Jim Moran left Tuesday for his army camp in Missouri after a short furlough here with his parents and friends. Mrs. Leonard Montgomery and son Billy of Walla Walla spent last week here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al Moran and family. Mrs. Glenn Ostrom entertained the pinochle club at her home last Wed nesday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs. Dean Newgaard and Mrs. Arzie Smith. Other members present were Madames Al Vieg, Dale Montgomery, John Liedloff, Melvin Eller and Oli ver McNabb. Mrs. John Liedloff had as her guest for New Years her mother, Mrs. Young, who returned to her home in Spokane last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Newgard and his father spent Sunday evening in Pasco at the home of friends. Mr. and Mrs. John McGraw. Winnie Stonerook and Jack Hul- sop pie spent Friday in Pendleton. Mr. and Mrs. James Byrnes were Pendleton visitors Thursday. DR. STRAM OPTOMETRIST SAYS— “Enjoy Good Vision” IT IS A PROFITABLE INVESTMENT YOUR EYES TO HAVE EXAMINED PERIODICALLY. . . . WHY NOT DROP IN THE NEXT TRIP TO PENDLETON AND HAVE— Your Eyes Examined? Stram Optical Co. 225 So. Main St. Pendleton, Ore. Examination Without Charge 32c 17c Kotex, regular size, New Machines Are Hard To Obtain SO WE MUST TAKE CARE OF OUR PRESENT EQUIPMENT. • » 10c 29-oz................................ • BROCCOLI Green Stamps .... D, E, F Expire January 20 Green Stamps ........... G, H, J Are Now Valid Brown Stamps.... R, S, T Expire January 29 Sugar Stamp ...... No. 29 Expires January 15 Spare Stamp ........ No. 2 Expires January 15 • Floor Polish, Wax Rite, pints -................ 39 Bran Flakes, Post’s Grapenut Flakes, Post’s Grapenuts, Post’s, 12-oz. pkg. - - SUPER SINS pkg. 23c 9c • _d • CHECK that air cleaner regularly. • KEEP oil and grease compartments full of good clean lubricant. • BE CAREFUL where you drive. • CHECK air pressure in tires regularly and keep properly inflated. • KEEP rubber tires protected from weather when not in use. • PAINT your machines to protect from rust. Braden-Bell Tractor & Equipment Co. Pendleton, Oregon Phone 518
